I.e. using John's $30/psf is great, until during your renovation you realize that a previous owner only update the wiring to romex in the unfinished basement, but didn't run it to all outlets and light.  

Things like GFCI outlets, vent fan issues, etc.Any quick advice would be tremendously appreciated!

Reach out to other news outlets and see if anyone wants to pick up the story about it?

The scenario was that a buyers agent wanted to be an impediment to closing a transaction between on the final walktrough she believed that certain outlet's needed GFCI.

I'm in Denver as well and always love to chat about RE and how we could help each other out. Let's

not sure how far along in this project you are, but Building Materials Outlet (BMO) in eagan is the go to place for construction supplies like cabinets, flooring, etc.Hope that helps

Networking is key, especially when you’re just starting out. Let

A few personal favorites are Facebook Market, Homegoods, Wayfair (for certain items and materials), Rooms to go. local furniture/cosignment stores, CB2 outlet. 

And I can't really talk shop with my inner group of friends (other than the macroeconomics of CRE).Are there outlets for these types of conversations? 

Windows should operate properlyIf other appliances don't work well, if there are slow drains, if you have leaks, faulty outlets, etc - this is what you will keep running back to the house to fix.If you have lived there for some time, take a piece of paper and write down some of the things that really bothered you while living there.